Continuous Improvement Specialist

Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is currently hiring highly motivated and energetic candidates to join their team. Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries worldwide. The Branford facility is focused on producing jet engine components that are essential for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. With over 50 years of experience in the Branford facility, we are proud to contribute to the development of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines, and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, please visit

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Job Summary

We are currently looking for a candidate to fill the role of Continuous Improvement Specialist. The Continuous Improvement Specialist is an expert in continuous improvement processes who uses and facilitates implementation of Howmet Business System (HBS) methods and tools to deliver results in throughput, productivity, cost, and inventory and delivery performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Work on plant and department key initiatives and actions using CI principles, tools, methods, and techniques, in direct support of achieving business goals, improved performance, and decreased cost.
• Identify, assess, facilitate, design, and coach implementation of CI methods, techniques, and procedures, including daily management, problem solving, TPM / OEE, 5S, visual management, work design and A3 improvement plans. Use these tools to lead and facilitate continuous improvement.
• Liaison with the BU and other plants to bring technology and best practices to the location. Communicate progress and successes within the location and within the business unit.
• Maintain, compile, analyze, and report metrics of improvement projects.